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Hip Summer Hostess Gift

This weekend I am off to Nantucket to spend time with friends in their stunning house on the ocean in Wauwinet. Yahoo! 

I already have some hostess gifts packed, but am loving these color blocked baguette boards by LOSTINE.

These are the perfect gift when you are a guest at someone's beach house for the weekend. Cheers to summer!

Summer Centerpieces

Photos: Country Living, Joy Thigpen, Bungalow Blue Interiors, 100 Layer Cake, Jenny Hobik, Flickr, Martha Stewart

Gwyneth's New Pad

GP and her rocker hubby Chris Martin appear to be coming across the pond. I am LOVING their new pad which was the Veranda Concept House. Imagine the entertaining you could do in this house!

Photos: CURBED

Preppy Party Items

Canoe as a cooler

Outdoor Place Settings from CLAIREBELLA

Canvas Bag as a Centerpiece HERE

Perfect Party Accessories - Monogram BRACELETS

Fab FLASKS

Lobster Wine CHARMS

Nautical Sparkler Send Off from MARTHA STEWART 

Seersucker Wine BAG

Nautical cookies from WHATEVER WHIMSY

Custom CUPCAKES

Easy DIY Drink STIRRERS

Top Two Photos: Green Wedding Shoes and Cape Cod Collegiate

I Scream for Ice Cream (Pie)

Ice cream pie is the perfect way to end a summer dinner. This delicious recipe (complete with do-it-yourself caramel sauce can be found HERE.

Photos and Recipe: PIONEER WOMAN

Maine Must

If you are going to be in Maine this summer, make a point at eating at EARTH. Nestled on the grounds of the beautiful resort - HIDDEN POND - this restaurant is the latest venture from Boston celeb chef Ken Orringer. (Chef Orringer also has the highly successful Clio, Uni, Toro, KO Prime and Coppa in his portfolio.)

Photos: Hidden Pond